Career Advancement
With our advanced curriculum that focuses on professional and personal growth, students are better prepared to compete and advance their careers.
Duration - 2 years
Data Analytics
Why Study This Course?
The MSc IT with specialisation in Data Analytics equips professionals to unlock the potential of data for strategic decision-making, driving innovation and business growth. It offers specialised learning in advanced statistical modelling, data visualisation, and big data technologies, ensuring mastery of essential tools and techniques for modern data analysis.
With a strong emphasis on leadership skills, the curriculum focuses on translating complex data insights into actionable business strategies, preparing graduates for senior analytics roles. Through hands-on industry-centric projects, students gain practical experience solving real-world problems using tools like Python, R, and Tableau.
The programme also covers key technologies such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly for data visualisation; Hadoop and Apache Spark for big data processing; R and Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) for statistical analysis; and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, ensuring a well-rounded expertise in the field.
*The full course is delivered by Islington College in direct partnership with London Metropolitan University.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level
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A complete bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2.2 CGPA or equivalent.
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Students may complete 2 years of work experience during their studies.
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Students should have completed their higher secondary and previous higher education (e.g. bachelor’s degree) where the medium of instruction and assessment is in English.
Course Content
- Software Project Management
- Credits: 20
- Cybersecurity Management
- Credits: 20
- Programming for Data Analytics
- Credits: 20
- Data Warehousing and Big Data
- Credits: 20
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Credits: 20
- Data Analysis and Visualisation
- Credits: 20
- MSc Projec
- Credits: 60
How this course will help
the students?
Be A Part Of Top Companies
With our expansive alumni network, international degree, and valuable experience, students can stay competitive and pursue opportunities with leading employers worldwide.
Higher Salaries
With our partnership with London Metropolitan University and our teaching methods, students stand a higher chance of securing better job opportunities.
Career Prospects
Analytics Lead
Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer
Data Engineering Lead
Data Scientist
Data Consultant
Beyond An Experience
May 14, 2025
Experience Holi
Islington Holi is an unforgettable experience, filled with colour, music, and most importantly, camaraderie.
May 15, 2025
Islington Christmas
Setting the mood with the customary Christmas garnishing, the students and staff both engage in the moment
July 16, 2025
Graduation Ceremony
A proud celebration marking the academic journey and achievements of our graduates, as they step into the next chapter of their lives with hope and honor
May 16, 2025
Islington Hackerthon
Islington Hackathon is a tech marathon where bright minds team up to solve real-world problems.
May 16, 2025
Dashain Mela
Dashain Mela at Islington College celebrates Nepal’s biggest festival with traditional games, food stalls, music, and cultural performances
"Islington College gave me the perfect blend of theory and practice to grow in technology. Balancing my role as Senior IT Officer with a master’s degree is challenging, but the college’s support and mentorship have made it possible, helping me excel both academically and professionally."
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